The warehouse is the beating heart of any distribution or manufacturing business. A busy warehouse is one of the most demanding flooring environments out there. Fork trucks, HGVs, pallet trucks, and stillages shift heavy loads up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, thousands of people across Canada work in warehouses day and night. So, with so many different floor solutions available, why should you choose COAT Systems epoxy warehouse flooring? 

Epoxy flooring systems are ideal for industrial and warehouse storage facilities. The durable and head waring solution for logistical premises can withstand the high traffic and use of machinery such as forklift trucks being used daily.

Epoxy flooring is rising in popularity. Once used primarily for garages and basements is now being installed in residential homes, offices, and retail stores. Once you decide you are ready to upgrade your home, office, or warehouse, it’s time to determine if you will tackle the project yourself or hire a specialist to come in and do the work. Here are some things to consider.

Cost:

Not surprisingly, going to your local hardware store and buying a floor coating kit will be much more cost-effective than hiring a professional. At least in the immediate future. An epoxy flooring kit generally costs from $100 – $500. A professionally installed epoxy floor costs more depending on the square footage and types of products used. 

Preparation:

Preparation is potentially the most crucial step and the part that most DIYers fail to complete thoroughly. Professionals use diamond grinders to clean and abrade the floor. This critical part of the process will ensure the epoxy will adhere properly. You are creating the surface that the epoxy will bond to for its lifespan. If you’re attempting this project yourself, you probably don’t have a professional diamond etcher and might try to acid etch the floor, prepping it for the epoxy. And still, acid etching doesn’t allow as much adhesion between the epoxy and the concrete. Your floor will look great for a year or two, but a professionally installed floor can last up to twenty years. 

Moisture Levels:

Professionals will always inspect for moisture. Epoxy seals to the concrete, and if there is any moisture left behind, it creates bubbles in the flooring as it evaporates. 

Application:

An electronic mixer is recommended to mix the two components of the epoxy. And there are quite a few steps to the application process: apply the epoxy primer, apply grout for cracks and holes, first coat mixing, using a roller for epoxy application, and applying the final coat. 

Appearance:

When you epoxy the floor yourself, the design options are limited. The two main options are either a solid colour or a solid colour with some flakes. The light spread of coloured vinyl flakes makes the appearance more attractive and distracts from any imperfections in the finished coating. You might have bubbles, roller marks or pinholes when you install the flooring yourself. When you hire a professional, the options for flooring appearance are much more vast. 

Durability:

Durability is the most significant difference between installing an epoxy floor yourself versus hiring a professional. Due to UV exposure, DIY epoxy floors rarely last more than a few years before they start peeling, flaking, cracking, or yellowing. Re-coating the floor is difficult because you’ll need to remove the original epoxy flooring first. When you hire a professional, the quality of the epoxy flooring is vastly superior. The difference mainly comes from the flooring preparation. Professionals have the equipment, tools, experience, and quality products to create a lasting and beautiful epoxy floor. 

At COAT Systems, we offer ongoing support, expert assistance, experience, knowledge, quality products, artistry, and superior service for all your epoxy flooring needs in Brampton. We can help you with all aspects of your flooring project. We provide everything you need under one roof from design, installation, and maintenance. 

Have a question or book an appointment? Call us at (647) 649-8999 or (855) 262-8797, email info@coatsystems.com or visit us online at www.coatsystems.com.

COAT Systems specializes in Residential basements, garages, interiors, and Commercial and Industrial flooring.

Our floors are tough, and we trust our work. A seven-year warranty against product issues covers all COAT System flooring.